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Vote to pass a resolution that submits a constitutional amendment to the voters that amends the requirements for ballot measures involving taxes.

Highlights:

Requires an affirmative vote from at least 60 percent of qualified voters for any initiative, referendum, or proposed amendment to the constitution that involves the following issues (Sec. 1):

A new tax;

An increase in the existing tax rates;

A reduction or elimination of an existing tax deduction; or

The authorization of certain entities to collect or levy taxes.

Note:

NOTE: AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES MAJORITY APPROVAL IN EACH CHAMBER FOR PASSAGE. AN AMENDMENT MAY ALSO BE PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION. IT MUST THEN BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF CITIZENS VOTING IN THE NEXT ELECTION TO BECOME ENACTED.